Run when you can, Walk if you have to. But hesitate no more

The ELGi #WhatsYourFinishLine challenge rolled out across our dealer base, worldwide, on the 27^th of August 2019.

As Haruki Murakami sagaciously said, running is both exercise and a metaphor. Running day after day, piling up the races, bit by bit ensures you raise the bar, and by clearing each level, you elevate yourself.

Over the next couple of days, we were both overwhelmed and completely humbled by just how viral the challenge went. Our dealers and their teams walked, ran, persevered, challenged each other and fought hard. We can’t thank them enough for all their support. This photoblog attempts to capture some of the action.

And while the finish line will continue to evolve – when the sun comes up every morning, we’re going to be running. Together. And that’s a promise.

Many of us focus on training our legs but do not focus on training our lungs and breathing. Lungs are natural air compressors that provide oxygen to the bloodstream and rid it of waste (CO2). And studies have proven that lung capacity is one of the most important factors to consider before starting any cardiovascular exercise. With strong lung capacity you’ll develop more stamina, increase oxygen transfer to your muscles, and generally feel stronger.

Whether it is our products, our people or the organisation at large, we believe that constant growth is central to our philosophy of being #AlwaysBetter. Last year, ELGi embarked on a mission – to become the second largest compressor manufacturer in the world by 2027. The mission was titled Conquer K2 after the world’s second tallest mountain, and the most difficult to climb. And we successfully achieved a symbolic ascent of  28251 MILES !

“My wife and my two kids often join me for runs. I’ve run five marathons with them. It’s a fun and constructive family activity. I have always taught my kids to put health and fitness first. And what better way than to lead by example!”, adds Harinath, an active member of Coimbatore Runners.